Somerhill Review 2023/24

THE SOMERHILL REVIEW 2023/24

Pre-Prep Pals INTRODUCING THE

This year, we welcomed some new friends into Pre-Prep: the Pre-Prep Pals.

These animals, chosen by the children to represent Somerhill’s values, have quickly become part of the school community and are helping children embrace and understand these important principles. By linking behaviours to each pal, the pals guide the pre prep community in making positive choices, creating consistency across both pastoral and academic areas, and supporting overall development. Each pre-prep pal embodies a specific value: Ree the Bee fosters community and teamwork, Hideo the Horse promotes excellence, Terri the Tortoise exemplifies resilience, Cortez the Cat represents respect, Darri the Dog encourages kindness, and Oli the Owl promotes responsibility. Children earn certificates and passport stamps as they demonstrate these values, reinforcing positive behaviour and fostering a strong sense of belonging. Children work together in their classes to earn pom-poms, and the class that earns the most wins the much-acclaimed pre-prep Values Cup, proudly displayed in its room for the week. Special thanks to Katie Raymond, a Somerhill parent, for bringing the Pals to life through her illustrations.

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